Before the game, Alain Vigneault said that Miller has a lot of upside but also a learning curve. He added that Miller needs to make better decisions with the puck but that he is on the “right track.” (Daily News)

12/31/14 | 5:46PM: Dave Maloney said on MSG, “I thought he was pretty good. He comes into this season doing exactly what coaches and management want. He comes up and has five goals. I think you give him a lot of credit. His game is a bit physical and his last two goals are goal scorer goals. I think he deserves to be in.”

12/30/14 | 11:27AM: JT Miller played 9:09 last night for the Rangers, scored a PP goal, was a minus one, had 2 shots on goal, 1 hit and was 1 and 1 on faceoffs.

By period, Miller played:

First Period: 3:40

Second Period: 2:41

Third Period: 2:47

Miller started 12.50% of his shifts in the offensive zone and when he was on the ice at 5 on 5, the Rangers had 8 shots attempts and the Stars had 7. (Natural Stat Trick)

Moore played mostly with Dom Moore (6:38) and Tanner Glass (5:12) and also saw a little bit of time with Kevin Hayes (2:02) and Carl Hagelin (1:27). (Natural Stat Trick)

Ron Duguay said that if Miller plays defense and is on the right side of the puck things will work out for him. (MSG)

Steve Valiquette said that Miller responded to being a healthy scratch in the same way that Ryan Callahan did when he was a rookie, by scoring a goal. (Vally)